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Say the Right Thing: Phrases to Raise Happy Kids
Communicating effectively with children can be challenging. Dr. Wendy Mogel advises that parents should use simple language that acknowledges children's…
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Day originated in the 1970s as a response to the celebration of Columbus Day, which many Indigenous advocates…
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5 Easy Craft Ideas for Kids
Crafts encourage kids to express their creativity while helping develop coordination, visual processing, and fine motor skills. Engaging in crafting…
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9 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids
Parents, whether working outside or at home, often lead busy lives filled with numerous responsibilities—from managing schedules and meals to…
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5 Encouraging Things To Say to a Child Who Is Overwhelmed
Children often face overwhelming situations, like anxiety from tests or bullying. Dr. Francyne Zeltser, a child psychologist, emphasizes that kids…
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Children in West Africa are Often Sent to Live with Other Families to Help them get Ahead – but Fostering may be Doing the Opposite
In West Africa, informal child fostering is a common practice that helps ease parental burdens and provides opportunities for children…
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10 Biggest Discipline Mistakes You’re Probably Making
If traditional discipline strategies like time-outs, rewards, and loss of privileges aren't working for your child, you might be making…
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What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want To Go to School
It's normal for children to occasionally resist going to school due to anxiety or exhaustion. However, if a child frequently…
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Neglectful Parenting: what is it and how Does it Look?
Neglectful parenting, as explained by experts like Dr. Amanda Gummer, occurs when parents unintentionally fail to meet their child's basic…
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9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Kids at the Dinner Table
Family mealtime, though often chaotic, is a valuable opportunity for connection and conversation about daily events and plans. Studies suggest…
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